The Halton Region Agricultural Forum brings together interested farmers and organizations to network, learn and share information about the needs of the agricultural community.

The 2018 Halton Region Agricultural Forum

With a world population of 9 billion estimated by 2050, Canada will face significant growth and increased export opportunities in the agriculture and food sectors. Significant investments are being made in Ontario to meet the global demand for food.

The 6th annual Agricultural Forum will focus on initiatives to help local farms and food businesses drive growth and innovation in these sectors.

The Arrell Food Institute works to transform global food systems and elevate Canada’s place within the global food economy. You will learn about current development initiatives at the Arrell Food Institute. Some of these initiatives include:

The Canadian Food and Wine Institute Innovation Centre offers a full complement of services to support industry innovation and commercialization of new food and beverage products and processes. Learn how you can use these services and take advantage of unique educational opportunities such as wine making and craft brewing.

Halton Region's Small Business Centre offers a comprehensive resource hub that includes the tools, training and expertise to help guide businesses. The Halton Global Business Centre provides valuable resources for small to mid-sized businesses interested in scaling up and exporting.